tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post8654015507193893457..comments2024-03-28T19:45:50.194-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: Schadenfreude 71 (A Continuing Series)allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-11010261230973456112009-04-20T05:10:00.000-07:002009-04-20T05:10:00.000-07:00"Keeping in mind that Roger didn't do anything "fo..."Keeping in mind that Roger didn't do anything "for" me, he did it "for" himself and his wallet."<br /><br />I'm not asking anyone to like Roger Clemens - I don't - but this point is a bit ridiculous in this context. Any player who performs well is said to do something "for" the team and the fans.<br /><br />I wasn't implying Clemens acted selflessly or charitably, merely that he performed well, for a long time. And I'm sure you know that's what I meant.<br /><br />Apples and oranges, or apples and apples, it makes no difference. The two situations do not have to be identical to point out a similarity. <br /><br />My point was, and remains, that Red Sox fans are not particularly "classy", and generally no classier than Yankee fans. En masse, there's not a lot of difference between the way the two groups act in public.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-60174719155831098862009-04-20T05:02:00.000-07:002009-04-20T05:02:00.000-07:00Right on cue.Right on cue.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-44919016608735588282009-04-19T23:12:00.000-07:002009-04-19T23:12:00.000-07:00Although you've already framed any disagreement wi...Although you've already framed any disagreement with your central point as "rationalization," I'll try to explain why I think what you're doing is apples and oranges. <br /><br />First, the rookie is on their team, Roger, at that point, was not on the Red Sox and had not been for a decade. He had plenty of return to Fenway moments prior to that, and Sox fans had plenty of opportunities to thank him.<br /><br />Second, Clemens had twice spurned the Red Sox offers to come play for the team. He had just signed the biggest single season contract for a pitcher in the history of the game. He was scheduled to make his debut in Fenway, but instead opted to move it back a few days and duck the Fenway crowd. The implicit answer to "where is Roger?" is "hiding from us."<br /><br />I was there, and it gave me chills. This was just a bunch of people booing a kid because he had a bad day.<br /><br />Really, how long are we supposed to wait until we are done showing our appreciation for past deeds? Keeping in mind that Roger didn't do anything "for" me, he did it "for" himself and his wallet. Not that he should be condemned for that (there is plenty else to condemn him for), but it's not like he's a fireman or part of doctors without borders or Tim Wakefield.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14670045693768623299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-38367338128455264222009-04-19T16:28:00.000-07:002009-04-19T16:28:00.000-07:00"Classy Yankee fans made Claggett feel right at ho..."Classy Yankee fans made Claggett feel right at home during his major league debut."<br /><br />Classier than "Where Is Roger?", do you think? <br /><br />When comparing the two, make sure you weigh all that Clemens had done for Boston in his career.<br /><br />Cue rationalization in 3, 2, 1...laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-35305204914319525612009-04-19T16:25:00.000-07:002009-04-19T16:25:00.000-07:00"to massage the pitcher's shattered confidence"
S..."to massage the pitcher's shattered confidence"<br /><br />Start with burning all the newspapers and unplugging all the computers...laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80769189736569572052009-04-19T12:18:00.000-07:002009-04-19T12:18:00.000-07:00On the photo showing a seated Dumbo:
"Guys, come...On the photo showing a seated Dumbo: <br /><br />"Guys, come back here and sit down while you can. We'll be back out there before you know it"Bartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809097953780642925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-68966881719806050572009-04-19T09:33:00.000-07:002009-04-19T09:33:00.000-07:00Speaking to him in low soothing tones? I hope tha...Speaking to him in low soothing tones? I hope that was hyperbolic.mattymattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291132296368578632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-78713402212030033122009-04-19T08:50:00.000-07:002009-04-19T08:50:00.000-07:00Well, the dimensions are exactly the same, aren't ...<EM>Well, the dimensions are exactly the same, aren't they?</EM>Yes, but it's also rotated about 30 degrees compared to the old park relative to the river. So the aerodynamics for pop-ups are probably completely different, meaning the Yankees and the state of New York have spent over a billion dollars on a giant wind tunnel to right of center. (I also like to think of it as the world's first FAILpark.)A. E. Ismailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580359277914823193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-52810696072678964892009-04-19T07:09:00.000-07:002009-04-19T07:09:00.000-07:00Well, the dimensions are exactly the same, aren't ...Well, the dimensions are exactly the same, aren't they?Zenslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040836002694584468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-17771757388284854972009-04-19T07:01:00.000-07:002009-04-19T07:01:00.000-07:00It could just be weird luck, but it certainly seem...It could just be weird luck, but it certainly seems like the RF wall in Yankee Stadium III is way to easy to reach. That's a big problem.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14670045693768623299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-19644827338444707432009-04-19T06:46:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:46:00.000-07:00Garbage?
That's harsh.Garbage?<br /><br />That's harsh.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-29730877625824726022009-04-19T06:29:00.000-07:002009-04-19T06:29:00.000-07:00That shows how one game does not make a season.......<I>That shows how one game does not make a season......</I>Jeez, what a party pooper.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-21542760493378832712009-04-19T05:49:00.000-07:002009-04-19T05:49:00.000-07:00The last time a team put up a 14-run inning was Ju...The last time a team put up a 14-run inning was June 27, 2003, when the Red Sox routed the Marlins 25-8.<br /><br /><br /><br />That shows how one game does not make a season......9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-83411601521864630042009-04-18T23:18:00.000-07:002009-04-18T23:18:00.000-07:00HA!<A HREF="http://letsgosox.blogspot.com/2009/04/14.html" REL="nofollow">HA</A>!allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-17148184604543151772009-04-18T22:37:00.000-07:002009-04-18T22:37:00.000-07:00Tabloids in the morning ...Tabloids in the morning ...allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.com